Adoption of National Technical Education Plan

The National Technical Education and Skills Development Plan (NTESDP) 2018-2022 was developed following AmBisyon Natin 2040 and the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022.
It envisions a "Vibrant Quality Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Decent Employment and Sustainable Inclusive Growth."
Aims to mobilize and strengthen the TVET sector for global competitiveness and workforce readiness.
Promotes social equity through workforce inclusion and poverty reduction.

The NTESDP serves as the blueprint for the TVET sector.
It guides the formulation of responsive policies and implementation of programs.
Supports broader national government goals and objectives related to skills development and employment.

The NTESDP 2018-2022 is formally approved.
All national government agencies and instrumentalities are enjoined to adopt and support the plan.
Local government units and the private sector are encouraged to align their TVET programs and policies with the NTESDP.

TESDA is tasked to ensure all skills development programs align with NTESDP objectives.
All trainings must comply with the Philippine Qualifications Framework and national standards.
TESDA shall monitor and periodically assess the NTESDP's efficiency and effectiveness.
TESDA is required to submit semi-annual reports on implementation to the Office of the President via the Department of Trade and Industry.

Funding for implementing the NTESDP will come from TESDA's appropriations and budgets of concerned national government agencies (NGAs).
All funding is subject to existing budgeting, auditing, and accounting laws and regulations.

If any part of the order is declared invalid or unconstitutional, remaining provisions shall continue to be in effect.

All prior issuances inconsistent with this order are repealed or modified accordingly.